Technical Assistant: Governance at Auditor-General of South Africa

RESEARCH PROJECT EXECUTION & COORDINATION

• Developing new audit approaches, methods and procedures by integrating the diverse functions of accounting, auditing, legislation, corporate governance and ethics into technical guidance
• Collect and analyse information relevant to the research problem or request
• Process analyse and validate research data
• Prepare project charters as necessary
• Write research project reports and minutes of project meetings 
• Propose research findings and recommendations to Technical Manager 
• Revise and collate information for new technical policies, procedures and guidance

TESTING OF PROPOSED PRACTICES & QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Consult PCs and other experts to evaluate proposed practices & procedures for validity & practicality
• Collate responses for consideration by technical manager and/or senior manager

DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION

• Prepare information for dissemination  
• Assist in training or discussion sessions

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Provide responses to consultations
• Identify potential issues and ensure resolution thereof
• Track support by preparing helpdesk logs
• Technical support to the AGSA
• Support technical learning team & learning providers.
• Audit software

STAKEHOLDER INTERACTION

• Assist in managing stakeholder relationships
• Prepare information for meetings
• Take minutes
• Assist in the preparation of stakeholder meetings
• Assist in influencing professional bodies to contribute to public sector financial management transformation
• Participate in technical discussions as required

Qualifications

• CA(SA), RGA and ACCA

Experience

• 4 years’ experience (with a minimum of 1 year post articles)
• Public sector audit experience is an advantage
• Interpretation of legislation experience is an advantage